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GBWL03HRU

VOLKSWAGEN GOLF

2003 · SILVER · PETROL · 151,082 mi

● Taxed · due 2027-09-01● MOT Valid · exp 2027-03-04
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Poor condition25 MOT tests · 20 passed

MOT History — 25 tests · 20 passed · 5 failed

PASS28 February 2026
151,082 mi
PASS5 March 2025
146,296 mi
  • ADVISORYService brake binding but not excessively fronts (1.2.1 (f))
FAIL3 March 2025
146,294 mi
  • MAJORLower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYService brake binding but not excessively fronts (1.2.1 (f))
  • MAJOROffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
  • DANGEROUSRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
FAIL3 January 2025
146,280 mi
  • MAJORExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
  • MAJORExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
  • MAJORExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
  • MAJOROffside All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  • MAJORNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MAJOROffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • MAJORNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
PASS12 October 2023
142,018 mi
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
PASS16 November 2022
139,512 mi
PASS19 November 2021
138,906 mi
PASS6 October 2020
138,134 mi
FAIL26 September 2020
138,124 mi
  • MAJOROffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  • MINORNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
PASS5 April 2019
136,608 mi
PASS20 April 2018
133,437 mi
PASS12 April 2017
129,798 mi
PASS2 April 2016
125,123 mi
PASS18 April 2015
119,901 mi
PASS5 April 2014
114,974 mi
FAIL1 April 2014
114,974 mi
  • FAILNearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
PASS4 April 2013
108,437 mi
PASS21 April 2012
100,727 mi
PASS18 May 2011
91,344 mi
PASS18 May 2010
82,503 mi
PASS19 May 2009
72,695 mi
PASS14 May 2008
63,202 mi
FAIL22 May 2007
50,522 mi
  • PRSNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
  • PRSOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
  • PRSParking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) or their associated mountings locking device insecure (3.1.4b)
PASS22 May 2007
50,522 mi
PASS22 May 2006
34,748 mi

Vehicle Details Official

Make
VOLKSWAGEN
Model
GOLF
Colour
SILVER
Fuel type
PETROL
Engine
1,781 cc
Year
2003
First registered
2003-05
CO₂ emissions
202 g/km
Tax due
2027-09-01
MOT expiry
2027-03-04
Recorded mileage
151,082 mi

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